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An Astronaut’s Tips for Living in Space (or Anywhere)

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International Space Station crew members

Audience

Educators, Students

Grade Levels

Grades 9-12, Higher Education

Subject

Life Science, Living and Working in Space

Type

Read About It, Videos

Astronauts understand living in confined spaces and being isolated. Nearly 20 years of successfully living on the International Space Station and more than 50 years of flying in space did not happen by accident. NASA astronauts and psychologists have examined what human behaviors create a healthy culture for living and working remotely in small groups. They narrowed it to five general skills and defined the associated behaviors for each skill. NASA astronauts call it expeditionary behavior, and these behaviors are part of everything we do. Learn about good EB and how it can help you!

And, then watch astronaut “Anne McClain’s Tips for Living in Close Quarters.”

An Astronaut’s Tips for Living in Space (or Anywhere)